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Yes, tyrannical mods can be a huge problem for some subs! I've seen a few subs where guidelines are strict and content removal is often par for the course. It just seems silly to even have a sub when most content doesn't even stay there.
Also, the implications of allowing mods to frivolously exercise and abuse power reinforces hierarchical hegemony. Reddit should seek to allow a system for democratization of community rules so that users can have more say in the dealings of their respective communities. As it stands, Reddit's subs rule by oligarchy.
Comment by sellyme at 25/02/2020 at 07:55 UTC
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I've seen a few subs where guidelines are strict and content removal is often par for the course. It just seems silly to even have a sub when most content doesn't even stay there.
Seems perfectly sensible to me. As an example, /r/askscience wants to have serious and analytical discussion of science on their subreddit. A lot of Reddit users don't understand that and post jokes, anecdotes, or straight-up falsehoods. Most of what gets posted there is "content", sure, but it's also actively against the point of the subreddit, and removing it is completely appropriate.
Comment by [deleted] at 24/02/2020 at 23:03 UTC*
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